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JULY 12, 2021

The Debate for Energy’s Future: How the Either Result Could Impact Homes. cbroderick. Mon, 07/12/2021 - 09:56. Energy’s future lies in two camps: those who support more localized, smaller systems and those who want widespread power lines carrying energy from solar and wind farms. The chosen system would shape the course of climate change and resulting devastations, such as wildfires, heat waves, and other extreme weather says the New York Times.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 12, 2021

Qualified Candidates & Critical Skills. Alex Headley. Mon, 07/12/2021 - 07:30. Unlike common workplace policies such as time and a half pay for overtime or mandatory family and medical leave, which are legally mandated, no federal or state laws or regulations require employers to have written job descriptions. As a result, some employers have never taken the time to create job descriptions.

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JULY 12, 2021

Henderson—Nevada’s second-largest city—has the highest per capita income of any city in Nevada, 19 percent higher than the U.S. average. - Read: Nevada: The Forecast Calls For Sunshine And Growth at BusinessFacilities.com.

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JULY 12, 2021

The recently completed 420,000-sf Shanghai Astronomy Museum is set to open on July 18. The new astronomical branch of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum is the largest museum in the world solely dedicated to the study of astronomy.

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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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JULY 12, 2021

Prestage Farms will create 292 new jobs in Kershaw County; Solstice Sleep Products will create 80 new jobs in Marion County. - Read: New SC Agribusiness, Manufacturing Facilities To Create 372 Jobs at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

JULY 12, 2021

Pritzker Hall, originally designed in 1967 by Paul Revere Williams as Franz Hall Psychology Tower, has recently completed a modernization project on the UCLA campus. The 125,000-sf building is a 100-foot cube that comprises eight above-ground floors and three subterranean ones. It houses research laboratories, dry laboratories, classrooms, and faculty offices.

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ENR Construction

JULY 12, 2021

Vito Nigro is the last of two Turner Construction and two Bloomberg LLP executives to be sentenced in the bribery and tax evasion scheme.

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BD+C

JULY 12, 2021

Early this year, Canada and several U.S. states enacted new regulations eliminating the use of blowing agents containing hydrofluorocarbons with high global warming potential. The regulations apply to extruded polystyrene insulation and other closed-cell foam insulations that use HFC blowing agents. This material is used in low-slope roof systems to support thermal performance, provide moisture control, and deliver compressive strength.

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ENR Construction

JULY 12, 2021

Despite effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, California and Northwest contractor reported steady 2020 revenue thanks to solid backlog and new wins.

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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Natural Building

JULY 12, 2021

This project of transforming an old courtyard into a village center is located in Yuan Jue Si Village in ancient Sichuan, China. Two dilapidated houses have the same courtyard, but they are relatively independent. The two independent roofs and the two disabled buildings are connected, redefining the spatial relationship between them. The roofs were raised by 1.2 meters to improve the lighting inside and create a comfortable space.

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ENR Construction

JULY 12, 2021

Structural engineer studying the near-twin of the Surfside, Fla., condo that collapsed says there is no indication of the potential for a collapse.

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CivilSeek

JULY 12, 2021

Whenever you see construction teams creating buildings or structures, they need a ton of construction materials. The construction team directly contacts their construction material. Read more ?. The post Cement and Concrete: What’s the Difference? appeared first on CivilSeek.

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ENR Construction

JULY 12, 2021

The Sacramento River setback aims to increase the bypass system’s capacity while boosting the area’s ecosystem and resiliency

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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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JULY 12, 2021

Here's Where Land Prices are Up the Most. cbroderick. Mon, 07/12/2021 - 09:40. Land prices are spiking across the country, and one economist calls it one of the hottest commodities in existence today. Some parts of the country experience the demand for land most intensely, and those locations are the new housing hot spots. Realtor.com says undeveloped land prices have reached heights unseen before, and many of the areas feature vibrant economies, making it a prime location for homeowners to relo

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ENR Construction

JULY 12, 2021

The airport’s $2-billion makeover tops off with a locally sourced, 18-million-lb mass timber roof.

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Pro Builder

JULY 12, 2021

Home Prices Outpace Income, Dropping Housing Affordability Rates. cbroderick. Mon, 07/12/2021 - 09:46. Monthly mortgage payments increased by 20% in May as family incomes increased by a comparatively meager 1.2%, according to the National Association of Realtors’ Housing Affordability Index. And although mortgage rates remained historically low at 3.01% for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, median home prices were up 24.4% compared to May 2020.

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ENR Construction

JULY 12, 2021

The December issue of ENR MidAtlantic will feature the rankings of the region’s specialty construction firms.

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Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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JULY 12, 2021

Must-Haves For Today’s Home Buyers. kcichowicz. Mon, 07/12/2021 - 11:52. 87% of all buyers say a laundry room is “essential” — but did you know that today's most common home buyer groups each have different dealbreakers? Here are some of the most essential features for three of those groups.

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JULY 12, 2021

The November issue of ENR New England will feature the rankings of the region’s specialty construction firms.

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Pro Builder

JULY 12, 2021

Home Building Grew at the Fastest Rate in 7 Years in 2020. cbroderick. Mon, 07/12/2021 - 09:32. New single-family home construction increased by 12% in 2020 from the previous year, marking the most rapid growth rate since 2013. There were 993,635 new single-family construction starts, the highest count since the Great Recession, says the National Association of Home Builders.

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ENR Construction

JULY 12, 2021

The owner's project leader awarded $28 million of a $930-million claim.

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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

Overall construction spending declined in May compared to the prior month, driven by continued drops in nonresidential construction activity as firms struggle with supply chain disruptions, rising materials prices and labor shortages, according to an analysis of new federal construction spending data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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ENR Construction

JULY 12, 2021

Fluor-led project team is awarded $28 million of a $930-million claim.

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ENR Construction

JULY 12, 2021

As the next draft design and EIS reports for the replacement project are expected in the coming weeks, members of the Black community destroyed by the upstate N.Y. highway say they want state and national DOT officials to finally listen to their concerns.

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ENR Construction

JULY 12, 2021

As the next draft design and EIS reports for the replacement project are expected in the coming weeks, members of the Black community destroyed by the highway in Syracuse say they want the NYDOT and national officials to finally listen to their concerns.

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Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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JULY 12, 2021

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